Oriental Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp sesame oil (or olive oil)
• 1 1/2 lbs green beans, fresh, trimmed
• 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsps soy sauce
• 1 packet sugar substitute (splenda)

Directions

1. In a large pot of rapidly boiling water, cook green beans until just tender, 4-5 minutes.
2. While beans are cooking, in a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oil and sugar substitute and set aside.
3. Drain beans and set aside.
4. Spray wok or 10" skillet with nonstick cooking spray; place over medium-high heat. add garlic; cook, stiring constantly, until softened, 20-30 seconds. Add green beans; cook, stirring and turning constantly, until well coated, about 2 minutes.
5. Add soy sauce mixture; continue to stir and turn until most of the liquid is absorbed, 1-2 minutes.
6. Note: based on a Weight Watchers recipe.